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Category:Dead SeaViewed: 1276Downloads: 0Keywordsaridbluecalmdaviddeaddesertein gedigreenhillisraeljudeanlakemountainnachalnahalnatureoasisoutdoorparadisequietreserverockscenicskyspringstonetouristictravelvalleywaterwaterfallDescription: Ein Gedi is an oasis in Israel, located west of the Dead Sea, close to Masada and the caves of Qumran. It is known for its caves, springs, and its rich diversity of flora and fauna. Ein Gedi is mentioned several times in biblical writings, for example, in the Song of Songs; "My beloved is unto me as a cluster of henna flowers in the vineyards of Ein Gedi" (1:14). In the Old Testament, David hides from Saul in the caves here; "And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of Ein Gedi" (1 Samuel 23:29). The National Park was founded in 1972 and is one of the most important reserves in Israel. The park is situated on the eastern border of the Judean Desert, on the Dead Sea coast, and covers an area of 6,250 acres (25 km2). Source: wikipedia.com